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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.19 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.19 and 114.75 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.19 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.19 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.19 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 25,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955.59/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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