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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.82 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.82 and 115.32 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.82 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.82 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.82 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 26,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,156.88/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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