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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.80 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.80 and 92.32 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.80 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.80 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.80 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 20,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753.54/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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