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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.15 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.15 and 69.60 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.15 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.15 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.15 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 15,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740.04/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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