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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227.02 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227.02 and 79.16 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227.02 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227.02 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227.02 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 17,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970.90/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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