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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.53 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.53 and 110.52 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.53 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.53 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.53 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 25,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036.10/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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