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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 225.06 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 225.06 and 53.82 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 225.06 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/225.06 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 225.06 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 12,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112.73/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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