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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.36 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.36 and 54.04 is: 81.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.36 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.36 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.36 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 12,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178.45/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.07

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