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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.20 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.20 and 90 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.20 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.20 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.20 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 20,358
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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