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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 225.32 and 47.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 225.32 and 47.51 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 225.32 = 47.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/225.32 = 47.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 225.32 × 47.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 10,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704.72/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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