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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 226.04 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 226.04 and 78.51 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 226.04 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/226.04 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 226.04 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 17,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,746.01/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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