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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.74 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.74 and 59.15 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.74 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.74 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.74 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 13,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.23/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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