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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 227.20 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 227.20 and 117.06 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 227.20 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/227.20 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 227.20 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 26,596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.03/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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