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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.60 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.60 and 105 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.60 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.60 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.60 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 23,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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