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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.13 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.13 and 52.57 is: 78.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.13 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.13 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.13 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 11,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,835.08/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.87

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