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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.05 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.05 and 112.40 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.05 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.05 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.05 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 25,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408.02/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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