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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.32 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.32 and 102.12 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.32 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.32 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.32 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 23,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111.80/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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