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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.15 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.15 and 121.23 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.15 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.15 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.15 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 27,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.93/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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