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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 226.11 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 226.11 and 102.18 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 226.11 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/226.11 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 226.11 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 23,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103.92/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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