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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.08 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.08 and 69.02 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.08 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.08 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.08 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 15,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.02/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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