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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 225.26 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 225.26 and 58.84 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 225.26 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/225.26 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 225.26 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 13,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254.30/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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