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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.17 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.17 and 58.79 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.17 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.17 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.17 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 13,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237.74/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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