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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.85 and 42.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.85 and 42.33 is: 63.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.85 = 42.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.85 = 42.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.85 × 42.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 9,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560.12/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.51

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