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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 225.21 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 225.21 and 89.23 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 225.21 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/225.21 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 225.21 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 20,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095.49/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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