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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 225.69 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 225.69 and 120.50 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 225.69 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/225.69 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 225.69 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 27,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.65/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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