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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.47 and 79.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.47 and 79.06 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.47 = 79.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.47 = 79.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.47 × 79.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 17,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904.72/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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