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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.80 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.80 and 101.79 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.80 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.80 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.80 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 22,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983.67/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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