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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 225.67 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 225.67 and 105.15 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 225.67 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/225.67 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 225.67 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 23,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729.20/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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