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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.58 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.58 and 118.39 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.58 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.58 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.58 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 26,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824.10/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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