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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.45 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.45 and 111.88 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.45 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.45 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.45 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 25,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335.02/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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