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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.50 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.50 and 42.77 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.50 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.50 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.50 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 9,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.41/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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