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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.70 and 40.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.70 and 40.80 is: 61.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.70 = 40.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.70 = 40.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.70 × 40.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 9,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208.56/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.19

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