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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.46 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.46 and 86.34 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.46 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.46 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.46 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 19,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.22/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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