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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 227.77 and 79.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 227.77 and 79.69 is: 119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 227.77 = 79.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/227.77 = 79.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 227.77 × 79.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 18,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150.99/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.59

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