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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.54 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.54 and 105.06 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.54 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.54 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.54 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 23,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695.23/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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