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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 225.81 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 225.81 and 128.68 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 225.81 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/225.81 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 225.81 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 29,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056.67/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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