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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.40 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.40 and 78.75 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.40 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.40 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.40 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 17,829
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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