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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 225.56 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 225.56 and 63.69 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 225.56 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/225.56 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 225.56 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 14,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365.60/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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