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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.38 and 42.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.38 and 42.72 is: 64.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.38 = 42.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.38 = 42.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.38 × 42.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 9,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670.95/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.08

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