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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.13 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.13 and 64.11 is: 96.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.13 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.13 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.13 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 14,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.87/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.18

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