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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 226.04 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 226.04 and 69.58 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 226.04 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/226.04 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 226.04 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 15,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727.86/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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