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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.63 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.63 and 120.56 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.63 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.63 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.63 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 27,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321.53/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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