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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.45 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.45 and 120.12 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.45 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.45 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.45 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 27,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081.05/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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