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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 226.21 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 226.21 and 85.78 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 226.21 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/226.21 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 226.21 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 19,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.29/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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