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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 224.87 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 224.87 and 136.08 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 224.87 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/224.87 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 224.87 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 30,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599.63/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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