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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.66 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.66 and 52.97 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.66 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.66 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.66 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 11,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.21/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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