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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.14 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.14 and 120.70 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.14 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.14 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.14 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 27,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295.10/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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