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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.34 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.34 and 58.41 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.34 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.34 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.34 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 13,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,220.67/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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