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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.90 and 63.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.90 and 63.87 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.90 = 63.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.90 = 63.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.90 × 63.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 14,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426.78/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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