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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.55 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.55 and 117.05 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.55 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.55 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.55 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 26,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.84/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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