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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.32 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.32 and 89.28 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.32 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.32 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.32 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 20,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116.57/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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