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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 228.11 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 228.11 and 151.16 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 228.11 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/228.11 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 228.11 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 34,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479.21/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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