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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 224.96 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 224.96 and 95.16 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 224.96 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/224.96 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 224.96 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 21,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407.56/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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