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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 225.63 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 225.63 and 96.33 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 225.63 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/225.63 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 225.63 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 21,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734.94/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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