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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 225.47 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 225.47 and 85.24 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 225.47 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/225.47 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 225.47 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 19,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.94/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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