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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 225.83 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 225.83 and 105.05 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 225.83 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/225.83 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 225.83 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 23,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.70/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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