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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.78 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.78 and 95.70 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.78 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.78 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.78 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 21,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607.15/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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