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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 225.19 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 225.19 and 58.80 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 225.19 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/225.19 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 225.19 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 13,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.17/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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