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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 226.42 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 226.42 and 41.27 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 226.42 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/226.42 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 226.42 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 9,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.35/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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