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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 224.97 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 224.97 and 58.73 is: 88.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 224.97 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/224.97 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 224.97 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 13,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212.49/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.00

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