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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.11 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.11 and 59.46 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.11 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.11 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.11 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 13,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444.50/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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