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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.29 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.29 and 112.18 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.29 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.29 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.29 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 25,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,385.21/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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