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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.29 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.29 and 69.72 is: 104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.29 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.29 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.29 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 15,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,776.94/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.55

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