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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.09 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.09 and 85.03 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.09 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.09 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.09 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 19,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.84/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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