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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.36 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.36 and 69.08 is: 103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.36 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.36 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.36 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 15,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566.74/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.62

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