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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.25 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.25 and 58.87 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.25 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.25 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.25 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 13,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259.05/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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