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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.18 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.18 and 59.53 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.18 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.18 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.18 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 13,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.50/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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