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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 224.89 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 224.89 and 89.07 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 224.89 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/224.89 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 224.89 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 20,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029.83/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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