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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 226.50 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 226.50 and 78.82 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 226.50 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/226.50 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 226.50 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 17,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.73/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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