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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.32 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.32 and 96.56 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.32 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.32 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.32 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 21,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.46/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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