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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 225.59 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 225.59 and 96.40 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 225.59 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/225.59 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 225.59 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 21,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746.39/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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