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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.95 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.95 and 77.61 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.95 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.95 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.95 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 17,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536.17/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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