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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.95 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.95 and 116.98 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.95 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.95 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.95 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 26,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.61/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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