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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 226.38 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 226.38 and 48.17 is: 72.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 226.38 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/226.38 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 226.38 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 10,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,904.96/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.26

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