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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.24 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.24 and 77.98 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.24 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.24 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.24 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 17,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564.22/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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