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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.49 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.49 and 69.87 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.49 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.49 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.49 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 15,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.51/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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