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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.19 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.19 and 92.51 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.19 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.19 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.19 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 20,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,830.74/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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