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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.53 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.53 and 81.62 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.53 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.53 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.53 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 18,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,407.91/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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