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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 226.28 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 226.28 and 59.50 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 226.28 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/226.28 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 226.28 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 13,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,463.66/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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