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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 226.26 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 226.26 and 65.28 is: 97.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 226.26 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/226.26 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 226.26 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 14,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,770.98/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.96

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