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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.64 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.64 and 78.72 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.64 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.64 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.64 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 17,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841.10/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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