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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.14 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.14 and 59.42 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.14 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.14 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.14 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 13,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437.24/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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