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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.18 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.18 and 81.66 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.18 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.18 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.18 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 18,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.20/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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