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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 226.30 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 226.30 and 78.69 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 226.30 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/226.30 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 226.30 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 17,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.22/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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