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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.41 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.41 and 89.21 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.41 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.41 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.41 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 20,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198.60/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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