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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 225.23 and 47.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 225.23 and 47.42 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 225.23 = 47.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/225.23 = 47.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 225.23 × 47.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 10,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.10/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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