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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 225.31 and 47.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 225.31 and 47.51 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 225.31 = 47.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/225.31 = 47.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 225.31 × 47.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 10,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704.48/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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