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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.53 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.53 and 54.10 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.53 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.53 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.53 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 12,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.74/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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