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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 225.92 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 225.92 and 104.93 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 225.92 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/225.92 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 225.92 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 23,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704.13/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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