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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.78 and 40.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.78 and 40.83 is: 61.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.78 = 40.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.78 = 40.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.78 × 40.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 9,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218.60/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.24

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