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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.18 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.18 and 42.59 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.18 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.18 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.18 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 9,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,633.62/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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