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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.15 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.15 and 69.59 is: 104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.15 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.15 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.15 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 15,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738.17/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.40

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