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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 225.20 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 225.20 and 58.80 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 225.20 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/225.20 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 225.20 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 13,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.76/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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