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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 225.72 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 225.72 and 120.17 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 225.72 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/225.72 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 225.72 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 27,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,123.64/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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