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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 226.94 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 226.94 and 79.11 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 226.94 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/226.94 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 226.94 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 17,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953.22/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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