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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226.32 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226.32 and 101.92 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226.32 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226.32 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226.32 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 23,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066.53/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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