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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.33 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.33 and 78.86 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.33 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.33 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.33 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 17,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.38/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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