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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.48 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.48 and 81.83 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.48 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.48 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.48 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 18,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.63/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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