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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 226.03 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 226.03 and 77.55 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 226.03 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/226.03 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 226.03 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 17,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.63/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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