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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 226.09 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 226.09 and 48.01 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 226.09 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/226.09 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 226.09 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 10,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,854.50/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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