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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 224.18 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 224.18 and 134.04 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 224.18 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/224.18 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 224.18 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 30,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049.09/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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