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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.27 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.27 and 47.45 is: 71.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.27 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.27 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.27 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 10,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688.82/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.18

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