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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.19 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.19 and 88.30 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.19 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.19 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.19 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 19,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884.28/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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