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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 225.98 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 225.98 and 92.79 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 225.98 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/225.98 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 225.98 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 20,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968.22/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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