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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 225.87 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 225.87 and 96.41 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 225.87 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/225.87 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 225.87 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 21,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.13/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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