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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 225.13 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 225.13 and 53.90 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 225.13 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/225.13 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 225.13 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 12,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,134.51/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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