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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.91 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.91 and 54.46 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.91 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.91 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.91 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 12,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.06/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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