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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.66 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.66 and 128.85 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.66 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.66 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.66 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 29,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076.29/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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