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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 224.69 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 224.69 and 91.62 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 224.69 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/224.69 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 224.69 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 20,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.80/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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