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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.95 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.95 and 89.78 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.95 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.95 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.95 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 20,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.21/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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