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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.15 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.15 and 90.02 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.15 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.15 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.15 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 20,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358.62/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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