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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.38 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.38 and 96.19 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.38 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.38 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.38 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 21,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678.98/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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