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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 224.92 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 224.92 and 77.88 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 224.92 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/224.92 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 224.92 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 17,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.77/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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