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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 226.35 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 226.35 and 102.75 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 226.35 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/226.35 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 226.35 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 23,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.46/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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