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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 226.12 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 226.12 and 65.19 is: 97.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 226.12 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/226.12 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 226.12 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 14,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,740.76/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.82

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