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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.38 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.38 and 127.45 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.38 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.38 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.38 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 28,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724.68/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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