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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.12 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.12 and 102.16 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.12 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.12 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.12 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 22,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.26/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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