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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.36 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.36 and 58.93 is: 88.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.36 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.36 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.36 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 13,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280.46/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.44

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