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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.11 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.11 and 53.82 is: 80.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.11 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.11 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.11 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 12,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115.15/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.73

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