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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 209.01 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 209.01 and 112.05 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 209.01 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/209.01 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 209.01 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 23,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419.57/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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