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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 225.29 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 225.29 and 47.47 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 225.29 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/225.29 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 225.29 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 10,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694.07/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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