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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.17 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.17 and 63.56 is: 95.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.17 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.17 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.17 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 14,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312.05/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.30

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