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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.84 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.84 and 77.76 is: 116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.84 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.84 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.84 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 17,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483.56/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.56

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