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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 225.78 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 225.78 and 89.68 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 225.78 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/225.78 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 225.78 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 20,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247.95/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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