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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.76 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.76 and 63.90 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.76 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.76 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.76 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 14,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426.52/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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