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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.72 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.72 and 121.09 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.72 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.72 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.72 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 27,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453.52/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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