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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 225.24 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 225.24 and 64.68 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 225.24 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/225.24 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 225.24 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 14,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568.52/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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