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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 224.79 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 224.79 and 89.08 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 224.79 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/224.79 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 224.79 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 20,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024.29/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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