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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226.05 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226.05 and 78.52 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226.05 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226.05 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226.05 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 17,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749.45/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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