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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 224.70 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 224.70 and 95.32 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 224.70 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/224.70 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 224.70 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 21,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,418.40/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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