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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.20 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.20 and 85.96 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.20 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.20 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.20 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 19,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.76/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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