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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 226.84 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 226.84 and 109.71 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 226.84 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/226.84 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 226.84 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 24,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886.62/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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