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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225 and 96.02 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 21,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604.50/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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