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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 225.12 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 225.12 and 41.86 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 225.12 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/225.12 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 225.12 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 9,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.65/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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