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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.46 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.46 and 81.79 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.46 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.46 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.46 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 18,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.45/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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