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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 224.97 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 224.97 and 92.58 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 224.97 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/224.97 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 224.97 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 20,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828.86/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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