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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.27 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.27 and 68.99 is: 103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.27 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.27 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.27 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 15,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541.38/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.51

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