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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.42 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.42 and 52.77 is: 79.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.42 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.42 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.42 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 11,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.41/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.15

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