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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.20 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.20 and 62.29 is: 93.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.20 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.20 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.20 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 14,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027.66/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.43

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