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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 225.66 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 225.66 and 104.88 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 225.66 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/225.66 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 225.66 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 23,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667.22/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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