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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.51 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.51 and 128.73 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.51 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.51 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.51 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 29,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029.90/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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