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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.22 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.22 and 85.90 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.22 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.22 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.22 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 19,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432.30/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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