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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 225.59 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 225.59 and 89.49 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 225.59 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/225.59 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 225.59 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 20,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187.60/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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