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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.85 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.85 and 78.12 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.85 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.85 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.85 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 17,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,721.52/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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