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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 225.97 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 225.97 and 59.48 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 225.97 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/225.97 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 225.97 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 13,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440.26/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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