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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 225.84 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 225.84 and 121.86 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 225.84 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/225.84 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 225.84 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 27,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520.86/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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