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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.96 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.96 and 96.60 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.96 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.96 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.96 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 21,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827.74/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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