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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.65 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.65 and 102.64 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.65 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.65 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.65 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 23,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160.20/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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