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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.01 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.01 and 78.55 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.01 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.01 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.01 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 17,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752.69/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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