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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.81 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.81 and 81.96 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.81 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.81 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.81 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 18,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.39/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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