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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.35 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.35 and 116.65 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.35 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.35 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.35 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 26,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403.73/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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