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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.25 and 48.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.25 and 48.12 is: 72.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.25 = 48.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.25 = 48.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.25 × 48.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 10,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886.91/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.18

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