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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.20 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.20 and 53.88 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.20 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.20 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.20 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 12,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133.78/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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