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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.02 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.02 and 78.49 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.02 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.02 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.02 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 17,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,740.89/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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