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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 225.69 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 225.69 and 64.89 is: 97.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 225.69 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/225.69 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 225.69 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 14,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645.02/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.38

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