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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.30 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.30 and 78.87 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.30 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.30 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.30 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 17,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846.95/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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