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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.48 and 63.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.48 and 63.15 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.48 = 63.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.48 = 63.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.48 × 63.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 14,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301.30/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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