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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 225.32 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 225.32 and 85.08 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 225.32 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/225.32 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 225.32 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 19,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170.23/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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