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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.66 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.66 and 69.24 is: 103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.66 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.66 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.66 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 15,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624.70/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.94

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