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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.31 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.31 and 69.87 is: 104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.31 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.31 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.31 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 15,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,811.93/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.81

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