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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.07 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.07 and 52.53 is: 78.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.07 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.07 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.07 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 11,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,822.93/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.80

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