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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.71 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.71 and 52.94 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.71 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.71 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.71 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 11,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,949.09/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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