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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.48 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.48 and 77.32 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.48 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.48 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.48 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 17,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434.11/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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