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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.87 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.87 and 59.31 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.87 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.87 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.87 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 13,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,396.35/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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