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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.33 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.33 and 68.00 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.33 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.33 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.33 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 15,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321.31/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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