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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.60 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.60 and 89.65 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.60 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.60 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.60 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 20,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225.04/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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