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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.69 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.69 and 112.73 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.69 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.69 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.69 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 25,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.35/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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