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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 225.06 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 225.06 and 81.65 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 225.06 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/225.06 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 225.06 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 18,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375.02/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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