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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.23 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.23 and 78.74 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.23 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.23 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.23 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 17,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.35/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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