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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.72 and 77.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.72 and 77.97 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.72 = 77.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.72 = 77.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.72 × 77.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 17,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.12/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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