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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.62 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.62 and 112.56 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.62 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.62 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.62 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 23,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482.27/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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