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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.48 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.48 and 96.76 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.48 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.48 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.48 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 21,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914.20/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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