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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 226.20 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 226.20 and 90.20 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 226.20 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/226.20 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 226.20 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 20,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.24/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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