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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 226.29 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 226.29 and 96.32 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 226.29 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/226.29 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 226.29 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 21,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.25/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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