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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 226.01 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 226.01 and 96.49 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 226.01 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/226.01 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 226.01 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 21,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807.70/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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