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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 209.06 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 209.06 and 112.50 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 209.06 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/209.06 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 209.06 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 23,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.25/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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