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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.48 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.48 and 42.77 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.48 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.48 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.48 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 9,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.17/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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