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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225 and 89.12 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 20,052
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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