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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226.07 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226.07 and 59.47 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226.07 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226.07 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226.07 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 13,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444.38/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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