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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 225.28 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 225.28 and 104.62 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 225.28 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/225.28 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 225.28 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 23,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,568.79/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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