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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.53 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.53 and 78.91 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.53 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.53 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.53 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 17,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874.92/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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