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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.29 and 41.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.29 and 41.97 is: 62.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.29 = 41.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.29 = 41.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.29 × 41.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 9,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.42/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.95

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