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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 226.41 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 226.41 and 112.51 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 226.41 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/226.41 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 226.41 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 25,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473.39/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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