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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.26 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.26 and 41.96 is: 62.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.26 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.26 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.26 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 9,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.58/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.94

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