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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 225.99 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 225.99 and 78.47 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 225.99 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/225.99 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 225.99 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 17,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733.15/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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