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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 225.15 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 225.15 and 89.30 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 225.15 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/225.15 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 225.15 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 20,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105.90/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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