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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 225.04 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 225.04 and 52.52 is: 78.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 225.04 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/225.04 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 225.04 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 11,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,819.53/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.79

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