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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 225.97 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 225.97 and 67.30 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 225.97 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/225.97 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 225.97 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 15,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207.78/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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