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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.55 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.55 and 78.83 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.55 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.55 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.55 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 17,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.94/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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