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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.24 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.24 and 102.12 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.24 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.24 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.24 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 23,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.51/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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