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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 225.12 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 225.12 and 64.50 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 225.12 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/225.12 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 225.12 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 14,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520.24/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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