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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 225.38 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 225.38 and 89.39 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 225.38 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/225.38 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 225.38 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 20,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145.14/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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