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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 226.59 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 226.59 and 78.94 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 226.59 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/226.59 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 226.59 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 17,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.01/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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