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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.26 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.26 and 96.62 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.26 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.26 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.26 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 21,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861.24/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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