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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 225.15 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 225.15 and 89.32 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 225.15 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/225.15 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 225.15 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 20,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110.40/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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