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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 225.69 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 225.69 and 54.22 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 225.69 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/225.69 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 225.69 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 12,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,236.91/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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