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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 226.13 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 226.13 and 47.99 is: 72.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 226.13 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/226.13 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 226.13 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 10,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852.66/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.00

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