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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.22 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.22 and 65.25 is: 97.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.22 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.22 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.22 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 14,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,760.53/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.91

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