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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.16 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.16 and 112.24 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.16 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.16 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.16 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 23,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363.88/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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