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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 227.64 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 227.64 and 78.74 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 227.64 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/227.64 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 227.64 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 17,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924.38/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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