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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.36 and 42.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.36 and 42.04 is: 63.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.36 = 42.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.36 = 42.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.36 × 42.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 9,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474.13/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.05

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