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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.44 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.44 and 81.86 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.44 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.44 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.44 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 18,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455.29/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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