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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 226.20 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 226.20 and 69.66 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 226.20 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/226.20 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 226.20 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 15,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.09/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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