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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.89 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.89 and 59.40 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.89 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.89 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.89 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 13,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416.89/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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