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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.39 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.39 and 77.78 is: 116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.39 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.39 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.39 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 17,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608.61/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.69

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