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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.17 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.17 and 59.54 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.17 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.17 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.17 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 13,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.73/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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