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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.48 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.48 and 59.02 is: 88.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.48 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.48 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.48 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 13,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,307.83/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.54

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