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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.44 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.44 and 69.72 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.44 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.44 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.44 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 15,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787.40/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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