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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 226.39 and 42.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 226.39 and 42.72 is: 64.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 226.39 = 42.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/226.39 = 42.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 226.39 × 42.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 9,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671.38/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.07

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