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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 224.97 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 224.97 and 53.86 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 224.97 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/224.97 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 224.97 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 12,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,116.12/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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