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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 225.01 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 225.01 and 81.60 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 225.01 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/225.01 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 225.01 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 18,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360.82/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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