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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 226.03 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 226.03 and 69.60 is: 104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 226.03 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/226.03 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 226.03 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 15,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731.69/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.36

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