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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.65 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.65 and 77.42 is: 115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.65 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.65 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.65 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 17,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.58/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.96

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