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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.85 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.85 and 63.98 is: 95.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.85 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.85 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.85 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 14,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449.00/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.95

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