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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.18 and 69.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.18 and 69.61 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.18 = 69.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.18 = 69.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.18 × 69.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 15,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744.24/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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