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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 224.87 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 224.87 and 81.52 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 224.87 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/224.87 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 224.87 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 18,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.40/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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