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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.88 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.88 and 92.81 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.88 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.88 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.88 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 20,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.92/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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