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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 225.79 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 225.79 and 59.20 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 225.79 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/225.79 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 225.79 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 13,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366.06/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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