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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.31 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.31 and 42.66 is: 63.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.31 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.31 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.31 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 9,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654.38/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.99

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