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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 226.13 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 226.13 and 42.56 is: 63.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 226.13 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/226.13 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 226.13 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 9,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624.09/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.83

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