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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 226.38 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 226.38 and 112.71 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 226.38 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/226.38 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 226.38 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 25,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,515.29/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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