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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 225.98 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 225.98 and 61.70 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 225.98 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/225.98 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 225.98 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 13,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943.22/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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