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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.38 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.38 and 114.80 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.38 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.38 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.38 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 25,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988.42/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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