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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.29 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.29 and 96.20 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.29 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.29 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.29 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 21,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.01/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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