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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.62 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.62 and 69.28 is: 103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.62 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.62 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.62 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 15,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630.95/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.87

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