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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.25 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.25 and 92.46 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.25 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.25 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.25 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 20,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827.23/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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