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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 225.11 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 225.11 and 85.81 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 225.11 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/225.11 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 225.11 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 19,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.69/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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