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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 208.26 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 208.26 and 112.17 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 208.26 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/208.26 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 208.26 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 23,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360.52/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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