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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 226.46 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 226.46 and 85.96 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 226.46 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/226.46 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 226.46 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 19,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.50/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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