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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 226.61 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 226.61 and 112.75 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 226.61 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/226.61 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 226.61 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 25,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.28/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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