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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 225.62 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 225.62 and 54.30 is: 81.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 225.62 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/225.62 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 225.62 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 12,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250.04/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.39

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