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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 225.43 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 225.43 and 63.65 is: 95.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 225.43 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/225.43 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 225.43 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 14,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347.33/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.43

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