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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 225.61 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 225.61 and 104.55 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 225.61 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/225.61 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 225.61 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 23,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.53/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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