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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.50 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.50 and 89.86 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.50 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.50 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.50 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 20,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.29/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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