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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.04 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.04 and 92.87 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.04 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.04 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.04 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 20,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,990.74/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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