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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.38 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.38 and 59.60 is: 89.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.38 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.38 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.38 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 13,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492.25/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.44

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