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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.50 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.50 and 78 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.50 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.50 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.50 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 17,667
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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