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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 226.49 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 226.49 and 96.46 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 226.49 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/226.49 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 226.49 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 21,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847.23/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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