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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.36 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.36 and 78.28 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.36 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.36 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.36 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 17,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641.18/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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