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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.56 and 78.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.56 and 78.90 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.56 = 78.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.56 = 78.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.56 × 78.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 17,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875.58/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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