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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.10 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.10 and 81.70 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.10 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.10 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.10 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 18,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390.67/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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