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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 226.14 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 226.14 and 48.01 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 226.14 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/226.14 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 226.14 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 10,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856.74/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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