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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 225.43 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 225.43 and 89.40 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 225.43 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/225.43 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 225.43 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 20,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.44/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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