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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.70 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.70 and 88.94 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.70 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.70 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.70 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 19,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984.82/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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