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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.95, 225.08 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.95, 225.08 and 81.41 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.95 : 225.08 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.95/225.08 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.95x = 225.08 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.95x = 18,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,322.54/149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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