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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.13 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.13 and 36.75 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.13 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.13 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.13 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 8,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310.09/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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