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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.24 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.24 and 109.90 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.24 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.24 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.24 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 24,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862.94/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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