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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 225.30 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 225.30 and 52.63 is: 78.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 225.30 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/225.30 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 225.30 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 11,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,857.28/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.98

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