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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 225.38 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 225.38 and 54 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 225.38 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/225.38 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 225.38 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 12,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170.66/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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