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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.17 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.17 and 78.58 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.17 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.17 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.17 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 17,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.44/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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