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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.09 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.09 and 85.83 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.09 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.09 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.09 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 19,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405.30/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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