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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 226.18 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 226.18 and 78.62 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 226.18 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/226.18 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 226.18 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 17,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782.27/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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