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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 225.58 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 225.58 and 130.05 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 225.58 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/225.58 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 225.58 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 29,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336.68/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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