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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.80 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.80 and 101.50 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.80 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.80 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.80 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 22,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918.70/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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