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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.23 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.23 and 114.38 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.23 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.23 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.23 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 25,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875.06/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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