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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.56 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.56 and 112.57 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.56 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.56 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.56 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 25,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,503.86/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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