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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.80 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.80 and 69.52 is: 104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.80 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.80 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.80 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 15,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697.62/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.23

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