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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 225.16 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 225.16 and 121.43 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 225.16 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/225.16 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 225.16 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 27,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.18/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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