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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 226 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 226 and 96.44 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 226 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/226 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 226 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 21,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795.44/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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