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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.47 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.47 and 54.07 is: 81.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.47 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.47 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.47 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 12,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189.77/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.09

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