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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 226.01 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 226.01 and 69.45 is: 104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 226.01 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/226.01 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 226.01 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 15,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696.39/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.24

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