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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.64 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.64 and 59.12 is: 88.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.64 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.64 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.64 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 13,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.90/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.66

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