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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227.09 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227.09 and 117.16 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227.09 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227.09 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227.09 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 26,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,606.42/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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