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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.15 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.15 and 86.10 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.15 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.15 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.15 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 19,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385.42/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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