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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 225.45 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 225.45 and 59.03 is: 88.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 225.45 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/225.45 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 225.45 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 13,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,308.31/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.48

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