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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 225.68 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 225.68 and 78.32 is: 117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 225.68 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/225.68 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 225.68 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 17,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.26/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.51

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