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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 224.82 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 224.82 and 89.13 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 224.82 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/224.82 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 224.82 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 20,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038.21/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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