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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.15 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.15 and 89.83 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.15 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.15 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.15 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 20,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.00/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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