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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 226.70 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 226.70 and 110.69 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 226.70 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/226.70 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 226.70 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 25,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.42/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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