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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.93 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.93 and 105.06 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.93 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.93 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.93 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 23,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.21/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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