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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.53 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.53 and 81.34 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.53 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.53 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.53 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 18,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.27/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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