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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.35 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.35 and 92.45 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.35 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.35 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.35 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 20,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.06/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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