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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 225.71 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 225.71 and 69.26 is: 103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 225.71 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/225.71 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 225.71 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 15,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.20/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.93

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