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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226.87 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226.87 and 89.97 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226.87 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226.87 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226.87 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 20,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410.13/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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