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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.31 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.31 and 90.02 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.31 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.31 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.31 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 20,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.43/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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