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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 225.60 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 225.60 and 85.49 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 225.60 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/225.60 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 225.60 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 19,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285.42/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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