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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 226.86 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 226.86 and 115.24 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 226.86 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/226.86 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 226.86 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 26,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143.35/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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