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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.14 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.14 and 81.60 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.14 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.14 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.14 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 18,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371.42/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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