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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 225.89 and 78.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 225.89 and 78.57 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 225.89 = 78.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/225.89 = 78.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 225.89 × 78.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 17,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.08/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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