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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.29 and 57.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.29 and 57.65 is: 86.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.29 = 57.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.29 = 57.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.29 × 57.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 12,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.68/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.46

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