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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 225.57 and 42.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 225.57 and 42.17 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 225.57 = 42.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/225.57 = 42.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 225.57 × 42.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 9,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510.95/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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