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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.54 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.54 and 81.90 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.54 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.54 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.54 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 18,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,471.73/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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