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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.11 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.11 and 76.86 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.11 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.11 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.11 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 17,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.15/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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