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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.60 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.60 and 104.86 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.60 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.60 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.60 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 23,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656.42/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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