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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.22 and 69.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.22 and 69.80 is: 104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.22 = 69.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.22 = 69.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.22 × 69.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 15,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,790.16/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.58

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