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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 226.82 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 226.82 and 79.16 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 226.82 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/226.82 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 226.82 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 17,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.07/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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