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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 225.24 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 225.24 and 122.71 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 225.24 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/225.24 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 225.24 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 27,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.20/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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