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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.17 and 48.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.17 and 48.06 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.17 = 48.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.17 = 48.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.17 × 48.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 10,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,869.73/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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