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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.94 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.94 and 79.13 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.94 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.94 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.94 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 17,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,956.23/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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