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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.82 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.82 and 114.64 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.82 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.82 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.82 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 26,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002.64/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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