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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.69 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.69 and 96.51 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.69 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.69 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.69 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 21,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781.34/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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