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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 225.87 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 225.87 and 86.42 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 225.87 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/225.87 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 225.87 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 19,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519.69/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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