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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 225.54 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 225.54 and 104.65 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 225.54 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/225.54 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 225.54 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 23,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602.76/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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