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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 226.50 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 226.50 and 69.81 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 226.50 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/226.50 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 226.50 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 15,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,811.97/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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