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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.32 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.32 and 115.24 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.32 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.32 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.32 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 26,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,081.12/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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