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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.38 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.38 and 78.13 is: 117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.38 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.38 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.38 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 17,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608.94/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.22

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