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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 226.07 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 226.07 and 54.50 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 226.07 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/226.07 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 226.07 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 12,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320.82/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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