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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.67, 226.01 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.67, 226.01 and 47.98 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.67 : 226.01 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.67/226.01 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.67x = 226.01 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.67x = 10,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843.96/150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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