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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.06 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.06 and 81.60 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.06 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.06 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.06 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 18,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,364.90/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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