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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 208.74 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 208.74 and 112.60 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 208.74 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/208.74 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 208.74 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 23,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504.12/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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