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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 226.16 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 226.16 and 69.56 is: 104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 226.16 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/226.16 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 226.16 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 15,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731.32/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.35

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