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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 226.12 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 226.12 and 89.62 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 226.12 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/226.12 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 226.12 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 20,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263.74/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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