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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.24 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.24 and 58.34 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.24 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.24 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.24 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 13,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,199.26/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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