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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.35 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.35 and 90.05 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.35 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.35 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.35 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 20,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382.82/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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