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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 225.89 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 225.89 and 59.35 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 225.89 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/225.89 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 225.89 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 13,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406.57/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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