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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 225.14 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 225.14 and 58.74 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 225.14 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/225.14 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 225.14 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 13,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224.72/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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