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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.38 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.38 and 53.47 is: 80.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.38 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.38 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.38 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 12,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103.97/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.16

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