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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.99 and 59.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.99 and 59.37 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.99 = 59.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.99 = 59.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.99 × 59.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 13,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416.18/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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