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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 225.92 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 225.92 and 59.32 is: 88.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 225.92 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/225.92 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 225.92 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 13,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401.57/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.94

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