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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.89 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.89 and 120.98 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.89 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.89 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.89 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 27,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448.02/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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