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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 225.07 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 225.07 and 68.87 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 225.07 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/225.07 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 225.07 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 15,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500.57/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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