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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 225.98 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 225.98 and 69.56 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 225.98 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/225.98 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 225.98 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 15,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719.17/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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