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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.30 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.30 and 77.13 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.30 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.30 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.30 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 17,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,377.39/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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