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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 225.96 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 225.96 and 59.29 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 225.96 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/225.96 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 225.96 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 13,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,397.17/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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