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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.78 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.78 and 78.40 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.78 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.78 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.78 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 17,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.15/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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