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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 225.79 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 225.79 and 69.42 is: 104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 225.79 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/225.79 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 225.79 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 15,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675.01/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.09

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