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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.68 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.68 and 81.98 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.68 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.68 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.68 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 18,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.71/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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