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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.72 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.72 and 69.37 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.72 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.72 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.72 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 15,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,658.20/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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