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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.62 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.62 and 81.89 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.62 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.62 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.62 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 18,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476.02/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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