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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.20 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.20 and 85.92 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.20 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.20 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.20 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 19,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,349.18/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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