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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.66 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.66 and 59.20 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.66 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.66 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.66 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 13,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.07/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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