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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.98, 225.08 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.98, 225.08 and 81.43 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.98 : 225.08 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.98/225.08 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.98x = 225.08 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.98x = 18,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328.23/149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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