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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.98 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.98 and 53.16 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.98 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.98 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.98 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 12,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013.10/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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