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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.36 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.36 and 78.96 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.36 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.36 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.36 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 17,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.39/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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