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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.62 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.62 and 110.48 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.62 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.62 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.62 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 25,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035.84/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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