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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 224.99 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 224.99 and 128.49 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 224.99 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/224.99 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 224.99 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 28,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907.96/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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