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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 225.88 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 225.88 and 112.55 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 225.88 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/225.88 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 225.88 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 25,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.80/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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