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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.59 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.59 and 69.21 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.59 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.59 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.59 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 15,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612.74/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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