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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.23 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.23 and 68.55 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.23 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.23 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.23 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 15,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.07/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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