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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 225.96 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 225.96 and 96.48 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 225.96 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/225.96 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 225.96 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 21,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800.62/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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