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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.72 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.72 and 122 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.72 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.72 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.72 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 27,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.84/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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