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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 225.26 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 225.26 and 58.85 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 225.26 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/225.26 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 225.26 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 13,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256.26/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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