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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.81 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.81 and 47.83 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.81 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.81 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.81 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 10,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799.75/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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