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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.75 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.75 and 78.14 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.75 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.75 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.75 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 17,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,640.11/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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