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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.14 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.14 and 59.52 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.14 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.14 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.14 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 13,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459.85/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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