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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.95 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.95 and 85.59 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.95 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.95 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.95 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 19,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338.63/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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