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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.33 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.33 and 58.93 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.33 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.33 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.33 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 13,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278.24/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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