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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.17 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.17 and 41.92 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.17 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.17 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.17 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 9,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438.51/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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