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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.79 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.79 and 85.68 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.79 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.79 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.79 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 19,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.47/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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