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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 227.09 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 227.09 and 112.70 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 227.09 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/227.09 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 227.09 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 25,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591.91/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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