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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.59 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.59 and 82.20 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.59 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.59 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.59 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 18,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.09/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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