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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.08 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.08 and 95.92 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.08 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.08 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.08 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 21,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685.03/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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