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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.27 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.27 and 104.27 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.27 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.27 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.27 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 23,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488.90/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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