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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.59 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.59 and 95.78 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.59 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.59 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.59 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 21,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607.01/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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