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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.29 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.29 and 53.37 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.29 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.29 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.29 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 12,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077.66/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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