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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.09 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.09 and 58.77 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.09 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.09 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.09 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 13,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228.54/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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