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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 226.45 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 226.45 and 48.32 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 226.45 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/226.45 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 226.45 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 10,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942.21/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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