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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.84 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.84 and 68.36 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.84 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.84 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.84 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 15,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438.42/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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