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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 225.46 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 225.46 and 52.82 is: 79.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 225.46 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/225.46 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 225.46 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 11,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.41/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.20

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