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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.26 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.26 and 111.79 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.26 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.26 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.26 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 23,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281.39/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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