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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 225.65 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 225.65 and 59.14 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 225.65 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/225.65 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 225.65 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 13,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,345.37/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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