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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 225.72 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 225.72 and 69.29 is: 103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 225.72 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/225.72 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 225.72 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 15,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641.10/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.95

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