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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.50 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.50 and 92.48 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.50 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.50 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.50 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 20,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.65/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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