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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.47 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.47 and 116.99 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.47 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.47 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.47 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 26,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494.88/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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