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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 225.81 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 225.81 and 82.08 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 225.81 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/225.81 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 225.81 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 18,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.48/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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