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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.48 and 63.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.48 and 63.75 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.48 = 63.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.48 = 63.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.48 × 63.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 14,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374.35/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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