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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 226.11 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 226.11 and 89.76 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 226.11 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/226.11 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 226.11 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 20,295.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295.63/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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