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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 225.23 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 225.23 and 81.74 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 225.23 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/225.23 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 225.23 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 18,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408.77/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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