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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.54 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.54 and 96.21 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.54 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.54 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.54 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 21,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699.20/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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