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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.35 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.35 and 52.75 is: 79.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.35 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.35 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.35 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 11,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,886.46/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.09

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