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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 225.83 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 225.83 and 59.27 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 225.83 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/225.83 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 225.83 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 13,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,383.96/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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