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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.26 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.26 and 96.05 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.26 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.26 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.26 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 21,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731.14/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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