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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.48 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.48 and 92.59 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.48 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.48 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.48 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 20,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878.25/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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