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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.78 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.78 and 95.79 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.78 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.78 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.78 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 21,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.20/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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