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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 226.03 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 226.03 and 36.69 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 226.03 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/226.03 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 226.03 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 8,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292.57/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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