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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 225.48 and 42.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 225.48 and 42.13 is: 63.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 225.48 = 42.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/225.48 = 42.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 225.48 × 42.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 9,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499.47/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.19

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