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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.09 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.09 and 47.36 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.09 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.09 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.09 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 10,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,659.14/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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