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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.30 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.30 and 104.55 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.30 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.30 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.30 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 23,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,555.12/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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