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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 225.03 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 225.03 and 64.50 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 225.03 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/225.03 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 225.03 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 14,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514.44/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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