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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 226.29 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 226.29 and 89.96 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 226.29 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/226.29 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 226.29 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 20,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.92/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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