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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.60 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.60 and 79.04 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.60 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.60 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.60 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 17,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.83/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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