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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.28 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.28 and 85.95 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.28 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.28 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.28 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 19,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448.77/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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