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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.18 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.18 and 52.64 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.18 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.18 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.18 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 11,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,853.48/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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