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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.81 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.81 and 77.51 is: 116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.81 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.81 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.81 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 17,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501.40/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.12

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