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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.25 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.25 and 76.68 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.25 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.25 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.25 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 17,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,348.47/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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