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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.56 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.56 and 95.48 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.56 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.56 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.56 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 21,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.47/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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