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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.08 and 63.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.08 and 63.47 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.08 = 63.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.08 = 63.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.08 × 63.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 14,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286.55/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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