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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.57 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.57 and 104.66 is: 156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.57 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.57 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.57 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 23,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608.16/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.95

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