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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.61 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.61 and 40.74 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.61 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.61 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.61 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 9,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.35/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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