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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.35 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.35 and 77.85 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.35 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.35 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.35 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 17,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621.35/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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