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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.72 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.72 and 69.36 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.72 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.72 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.72 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 15,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655.94/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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