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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.44 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.44 and 78.78 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.44 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.44 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.44 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 17,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838.94/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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