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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.91 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.91 and 112.80 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.91 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.91 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.91 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 25,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593.75/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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