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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.91 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.91 and 59.22 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.91 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.91 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.91 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 13,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,379.31/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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