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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.98 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.98 and 59.33 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.98 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.98 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.98 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 13,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407.10/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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