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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 226.04 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 226.04 and 59.39 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 226.04 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/226.04 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 226.04 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 13,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.53/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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