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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 226.61 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 226.61 and 77.96 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 226.61 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/226.61 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 226.61 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 17,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666.77/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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