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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 225.49 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 225.49 and 54.16 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 225.49 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/225.49 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 225.49 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 12,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212.54/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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