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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 226.64 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 226.64 and 102.75 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 226.64 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/226.64 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 226.64 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 23,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,286.75/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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