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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.77 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.77 and 114.46 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.77 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.77 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.77 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 25,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956.37/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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