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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.51 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.51 and 81.93 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.51 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.51 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.51 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 18,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,477.03/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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