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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.50 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.50 and 69.13 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.50 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.50 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.50 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 15,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587.69/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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