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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 225.23 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 225.23 and 95.49 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 225.23 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/225.23 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 225.23 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 21,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507.21/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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