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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 225.30 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 225.30 and 78.18 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 225.30 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/225.30 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 225.30 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 17,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.17/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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