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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 225.25 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 225.25 and 92.51 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 225.25 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/225.25 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 225.25 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 20,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837.41/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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