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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.41 and 90.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.41 and 90.00 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.41 = 90.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.41 = 90.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.41 × 90.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 20,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375.54/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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