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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 225.57 and 80.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 225.57 and 80.95 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 225.57 = 80.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/225.57 = 80.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 225.57 × 80.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 18,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.89/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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