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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 225.98 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 225.98 and 89.85 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 225.98 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/225.98 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 225.98 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 20,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304.30/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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