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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.52 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.52 and 58.97 is: 88.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.52 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.52 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.52 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 13,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299.33/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.49

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