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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 224.88 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 224.88 and 95.96 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 224.88 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/224.88 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 224.88 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 21,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.48/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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