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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 226.21 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 226.21 and 78.54 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 226.21 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/226.21 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 226.21 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 17,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,766.53/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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