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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.74 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.74 and 92.68 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.74 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.74 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.74 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 20,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.25/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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