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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.39 and 42.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.39 and 42.73 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.39 = 42.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.39 = 42.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.39 × 42.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 9,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673.64/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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