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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226.22 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226.22 and 48.07 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226.22 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226.22 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226.22 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 10,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.40/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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