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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 224.94 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 224.94 and 89.31 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 224.94 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/224.94 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 224.94 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 20,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.39/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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