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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.49 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.49 and 110.73 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.49 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.49 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.49 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 25,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078.68/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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