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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 226.26 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 226.26 and 59.51 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 226.26 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/226.26 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 226.26 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 13,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.44/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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