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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 225.66 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 225.66 and 105.16 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 225.66 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/225.66 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 225.66 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 23,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730.41/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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