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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.55 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.55 and 78.81 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.55 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.55 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.55 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 17,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854.41/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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