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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.40 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.40 and 96.27 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.40 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.40 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.40 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 21,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697.65/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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