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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 226.19 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 226.19 and 95.91 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 226.19 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/226.19 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 226.19 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 21,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693.88/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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