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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 224.97 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 224.97 and 77.94 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 224.97 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/224.97 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 224.97 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 17,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534.16/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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