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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 226.01 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 226.01 and 85.77 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 226.01 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/226.01 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 226.01 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 19,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384.45/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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