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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.72 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.72 and 101.48 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.72 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.72 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.72 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 22,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906.07/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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