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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 225.88 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 225.88 and 101.96 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 225.88 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/225.88 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 225.88 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 23,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030.72/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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