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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.43 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.43 and 48.21 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.43 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.43 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.43 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 10,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.19/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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