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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.44 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.44 and 69.20 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.44 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.44 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.44 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 15,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598.97/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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