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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.56 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.56 and 69.18 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.56 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.56 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.56 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 15,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603.89/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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