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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 225.90 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 225.90 and 69.56 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 225.90 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/225.90 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 225.90 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 15,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713.60/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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