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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.13 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.13 and 64.24 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.13 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.13 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.13 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 14,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525.70/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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