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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 224.52 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 224.52 and 136.80 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 224.52 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/224.52 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 224.52 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 30,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714.34/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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