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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.66 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.66 and 118.64 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.66 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.66 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.66 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 26,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891.21/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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