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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.50 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.50 and 85.34 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.50 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.50 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.50 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 19,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,244.17/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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