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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 225.73 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 225.73 and 78.40 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 225.73 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/225.73 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 225.73 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 17,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.61/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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