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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 225.86 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 225.86 and 78.48 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 225.86 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/225.86 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 225.86 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 17,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725.49/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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