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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.51 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.51 and 104.28 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.51 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.51 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.51 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 23,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620.20/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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