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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 225.11 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 225.11 and 41.87 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 225.11 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/225.11 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 225.11 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 9,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425.36/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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