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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.75 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.75 and 82.10 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.75 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.75 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.75 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 18,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.08/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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