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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.20 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.20 and 104.52 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.20 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.20 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.20 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 23,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537.90/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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