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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.35 and 77.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.35 and 77.07 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.35 = 77.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.35 = 77.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.35 × 77.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 17,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366.21/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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