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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.36 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.36 and 48.18 is: 72.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.36 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.36 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.36 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 10,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.02/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.27

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