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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.29 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.29 and 112.64 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.29 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.29 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.29 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 25,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488.60/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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