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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 225.99 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 225.99 and 42.44 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 225.99 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/225.99 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 225.99 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 9,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,591.02/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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