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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.75 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.75 and 102.15 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.75 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.75 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.75 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 23,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060.36/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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