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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.14 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.14 and 92.40 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.14 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.14 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.14 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 20,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802.47/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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