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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.26 and 47.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.26 and 47.49 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.26 = 47.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.26 = 47.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.26 × 47.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 10,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697.36/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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