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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 225.23 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 225.23 and 104.59 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 225.23 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/225.23 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 225.23 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 23,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,557.15/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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