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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.69 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.69 and 89.65 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.69 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.69 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.69 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 20,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233.11/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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