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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 226.29 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 226.29 and 54.64 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 226.29 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/226.29 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 226.29 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 12,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364.49/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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