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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.41 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.41 and 63.60 is: 95.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.41 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.41 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.41 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 14,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335.76/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.40

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