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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 225.92 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 225.92 and 85.71 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 225.92 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/225.92 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 225.92 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 19,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,363.82/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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