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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.09 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.09 and 64.09 is: 96.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.09 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.09 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.09 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 14,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,489.38/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.08

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