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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.53 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.53 and 63.66 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.53 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.53 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.53 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 14,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357.24/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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