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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.02 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.02 and 112.65 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.02 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.02 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.02 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 25,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.02/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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