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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227.14 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227.14 and 112.73 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227.14 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227.14 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227.14 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 25,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,604.07/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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