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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 225.50 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 225.50 and 54.16 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 225.50 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/225.50 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 225.50 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 12,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213.08/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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