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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 225.81 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 225.81 and 54.38 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 225.81 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/225.81 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 225.81 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 12,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,278.42/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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