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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.17 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.17 and 59.49 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.17 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.17 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.17 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 13,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454.85/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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