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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 225.25 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 225.25 and 47.47 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 225.25 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/225.25 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 225.25 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 10,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,692.62/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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