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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 226.19 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 226.19 and 102.07 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 226.19 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/226.19 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 226.19 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 23,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087.75/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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