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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.50 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.50 and 77.33 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.50 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.50 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.50 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 17,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438.67/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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