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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.45 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.45 and 120.02 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.45 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.45 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.45 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 27,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057.35/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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