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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 225.92 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 225.92 and 81.29 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 225.92 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/225.92 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 225.92 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 18,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363.50/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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