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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.80 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.80 and 96.35 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.80 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.80 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.80 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 21,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755.83/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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