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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.52 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.52 and 90.02 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.52 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.52 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.52 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 20,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391.33/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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