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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 225.54 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 225.54 and 82.10 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 225.54 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/225.54 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 225.54 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 18,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517.40/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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