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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 225.72 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 225.72 and 81.99 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 225.72 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/225.72 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 225.72 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 18,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,506.78/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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