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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 224.44 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 224.44 and 136.47 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 224.44 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/224.44 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 224.44 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 30,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,629.33/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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