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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.48 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.48 and 101.61 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.48 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.48 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.48 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 22,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.02/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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