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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 225.72 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 225.72 and 78.45 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 225.72 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/225.72 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 225.72 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 17,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707.73/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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