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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.26 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.26 and 89.91 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.26 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.26 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.26 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 20,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343.04/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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