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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.48 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.48 and 69.85 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.48 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.48 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.48 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 15,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819.63/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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