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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.53 and 47.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.53 and 47.63 is: 71.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.53 = 47.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.53 = 47.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.53 × 47.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 10,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,742.83/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.45

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