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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.77 and 42.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.77 and 42.31 is: 63.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.77 = 42.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.77 = 42.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.77 × 42.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 9,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,552.33/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.46

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