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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.46 and 48.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.46 and 48.29 is: 72.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.46 = 48.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.46 = 48.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.46 × 48.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 10,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935.75/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.43

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