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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.74 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.74 and 54.33 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.74 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.74 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.74 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 12,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,264.45/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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