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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 224.96 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 224.96 and 92.28 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 224.96 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/224.96 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 224.96 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 20,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759.31/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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