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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 225.66 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 225.66 and 78.39 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 225.66 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/225.66 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 225.66 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 17,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.49/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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