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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 225.86 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 225.86 and 77.39 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 225.86 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/225.86 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 225.86 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 17,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479.68/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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