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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 226.12 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 226.12 and 103.08 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 226.12 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/226.12 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 226.12 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 23,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308.45/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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