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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.55 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.55 and 54.19 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.55 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.55 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.55 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 12,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.55/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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