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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.26 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.26 and 78.75 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.26 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.26 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.26 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 17,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817.98/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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