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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.31 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.31 and 89.24 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.31 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.31 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.31 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 20,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194.33/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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