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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 225.50 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 225.50 and 59.06 is: 88.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 225.50 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/225.50 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 225.50 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 13,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.63/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.53

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