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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.36 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.36 and 104.16 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.36 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.36 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.36 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 23,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,473.50/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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