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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 226 and 89.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 226 and 89.61 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 226 = 89.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/226 = 89.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 226 × 89.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 20,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251.86/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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