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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 225.62 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 225.62 and 81.04 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 225.62 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/225.62 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 225.62 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 18,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283.77/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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