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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 225.16 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 225.16 and 68.88 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 225.16 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/225.16 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 225.16 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 15,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509.02/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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