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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 227.04 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 227.04 and 79.16 is: 118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 227.04 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/227.04 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 227.04 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 17,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,972.49/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.80

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