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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 225.92 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 225.92 and 77.76 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 225.92 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/225.92 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 225.92 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 17,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567.54/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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