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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.40 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.40 and 64.28 is: 96.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.40 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.40 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.40 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 14,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553.24/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.45

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