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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.80 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.80 and 112.03 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.80 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.80 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.80 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 25,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.84/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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