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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 225.78 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 225.78 and 92.75 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 225.78 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/225.78 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 225.78 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 20,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939.97/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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