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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.41 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.41 and 58.97 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.41 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.41 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.41 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 13,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,291.01/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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