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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.26 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.26 and 92.39 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.26 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.26 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.26 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 20,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810.18/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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