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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.26 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.26 and 104.60 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.26 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.26 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.26 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 23,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562.20/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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