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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 225.08 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 225.08 and 104.30 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 225.08 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/225.08 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 225.08 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 23,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475.84/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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