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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.66 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.66 and 89.68 is: 134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.66 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.66 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.66 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 20,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,237.19/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.39

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