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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.89 and 65.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.89 and 65.03 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.89 = 65.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.89 = 65.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.89 × 65.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 14,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690.03/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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