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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.50 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.50 and 112.62 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.50 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.50 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.50 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 25,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508.43/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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