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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 225.29 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 225.29 and 104.55 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 225.29 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/225.29 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 225.29 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 23,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553.55/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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