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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 225.68 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 225.68 and 64.96 is: 97.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 225.68 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/225.68 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 225.68 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 14,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660.17/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.37

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