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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 225.28 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 225.28 and 68.95 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 225.28 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/225.28 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 225.28 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 15,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533.42/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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