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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.86 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.86 and 110.86 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.86 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.86 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.86 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 25,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149.70/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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