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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 226.22 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 226.22 and 92.99 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 226.22 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/226.22 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 226.22 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 21,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034.60/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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