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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 224.80 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 224.80 and 92.48 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 224.80 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/224.80 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 224.80 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 20,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.50/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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