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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.64 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.64 and 59.18 is: 88.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.64 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.64 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.64 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 13,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.08/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.73

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