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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.21 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.21 and 59.51 is: 89.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.21 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.21 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.21 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 13,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.86/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.30

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