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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 226.05 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 226.05 and 59.35 is: 89.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 226.05 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/226.05 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 226.05 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 13,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416.07/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.05

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