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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.71 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.71 and 110.69 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.71 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.71 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.71 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 25,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094.53/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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