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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.39 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.39 and 59.68 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.39 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.39 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.39 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 13,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,510.66/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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