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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.14 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.14 and 65.28 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.14 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.14 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.14 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 14,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762.42/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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