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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 226.74 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 226.74 and 117.22 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 226.74 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/226.74 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 226.74 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 26,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578.46/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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