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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 226.32 and 69.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 226.32 and 69.79 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 226.32 = 69.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/226.32 = 69.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 226.32 × 69.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 15,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,794.87/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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