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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.84 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.84 and 82.11 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.84 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.84 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.84 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 18,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.72/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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