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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 225.36 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 225.36 and 59.03 is: 88.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 225.36 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/225.36 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 225.36 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 13,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303.00/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.49

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