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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.14 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.14 and 58.85 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.14 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.14 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.14 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 13,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249.19/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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