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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.43 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.43 and 69.09 is: 103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.43 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.43 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.43 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 15,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574.33/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.54

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