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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.80 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.80 and 78.12 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.80 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.80 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.80 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 17,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717.62/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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