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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 225.62 and 63.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 225.62 and 63.76 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 225.62 = 63.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/225.62 = 63.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 225.62 × 63.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 14,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,385.53/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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