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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 225.98 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 225.98 and 92.86 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 225.98 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/225.98 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 225.98 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 20,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984.60/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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