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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.51 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.51 and 69.75 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.51 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.51 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.51 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 15,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798.90/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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